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Backyard Birding Basics

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Thursday, February 15th @ 3pm

Would you like to know more about how to identify and support the birds that visit your backyard? You are in luck! The Maine Audubon Society will be joining the library to give a presentation about Backyard Birding Basics. After today, you’ll have everything you need to get started.

And better yet, to get you up and birding right away, our Youth & Teen Librarian, Ivy Burns, will briefly talk about the Great Backyard Bird Count, a global community science project and how you can participate on February 16 – 19th by using the Merlin bird ID app.

For questions about this event, please contact:

Ivy Burns iburns@yarmouthlibrary.org

Courtney Kleftis ckleftis@yarmouthlibrary.org

Self-Care Saturdays

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Saturday, January 20th @ 11 am

This Self Care Saturday we will be learning how to mend our worn out clothes with simple embroidery. Register Online to reserve your materials for a 12/30 program at 11am. 

Self Care Saturday is a part of an ongoing teen craft program series focused on mindfulness and creativity for personal growth and fulfillment. 

Upcoming Self-Care Saturday Crafts:

February 24th – CD Suncatchers

March 23rd – Lavender Eye Pillows

Graphic Novel Book Club

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Do you love graphic novels?? MML now has two graphic novel clubs! One for ages 8-12 and another for anyone 13 or older. Interested? Seating is limited so be sure to email iburns@yarmouthlibrary.org to reserve your spot today!

Graphic Novel Club (Ages 8 – 12) @ 4 pm

The Graphic Novel Club is for ages 8-12 and meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 4pm. Attendees can bring a new graphic novel or an old favorite! Together we will have a guided discussion about how the graphic novel they read fits the month’s theme. This is a great way to dig deeper into how graphic novels tell stories and get great recommendations for future reads!

February 13th – Humor (examples: My Aunt Is A Monster, Bug Boys, Dog Man, First Cat in Space, Big Nate, etc.)

March 12th – Magic (examples: 5 Worlds, Aster and the Accidental Magic, The Tea Dragon Society, Garlic & the Vampire, Hilda and the Troll,etc. )

April 9th – Retellings (examples: Anne of Green Gables, Jo: An Adaptation of Little Women,  Avatar: The Last Air Bender, Warriors, The Witches, etc.)

Email iburns@yarmouthlibrary.org to reserve your spot!

Teen Graphic Novel Club (Ages 13+) @ 5 pm

The 13+ graphic novel club meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 5pm to discuss YA/Teen graphic novels. This is a less structured discussion group meant for recommending graphic novels, discussing art, and socializing! We provide the snacks and space, and you show the teen librarian your new favorite graphic novels! 

Keep in mind, we will be discussing Young Adult graphic novels, so be mindful that some of the topics discussed may not be appropriate for everyone.

Email iburns@yarmouthlibrary.org to reserve your spot!

All Ages Nature Journaling

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The Nature Journaling group meets seasonally to discuss the beauty of Maine’s changing seasons and come together for a group journaling session.

Whether you have never journaled or journal every day, people of all ages are welcome to join this intergenerational gathering to start the new season with fresh perspectives and a renewed appreciation for nature. Newcomers and all ages are welcome.

Upcoming dates:

Monday, September 18th @3pm
Monday, December 18th @3pm
Monday, March 18th @3pm
Monday, June 17th @3pm

Seasonal plants and objects, related reading, and seasonal prompts will be brought in for inspiration.

Paper, pens, and some crafting materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own journaling supplies.

Registration is required. Contact Ivy (iburns@yarmouthlibrary.org) for additional information.

 

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